OPERATION SINDOOR: 100 Militants Killed;
Operation Sindoor – India launched Military Action against Pakistan
Reportedly targeting terrorist infrastructure, the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor, a series of 14 attacks targeting nine locations in Pakistani-administered Kashmir and Pakistan’s Punjab province. The operation reportedly involved BrahMos Cruise Missiles, along with other munitions like SCALP missiles and AASM Hammer bombs, primarily launched from Rafale Aircraft of the Indian Air Force.
India’s recent military strikes into Pakistan-controlled Kashmir and Pakistan proper marked a significant escalation in cross-border counter-terrorism operations.
According to Lt. Gen. Rajiv Ghai, Director General of Military Operations, the strikes—carried out earlier this week—resulted in the deaths of over 100 militants, including high-ranking leaders affiliated with terror networks. These operations, part of what is reportedly called Operation Sindoor, were aimed at neutralizing terrorist infrastructure used to plan and launch attacks on Indian territory.
The Indian armed forces targeted nine militant camps and training facilities, many of which were associated with the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)—a Pakistan-based terrorist group India holds responsible for several high-profile attacks, including those in Kashmir and elsewhere in India. Among the sites hit were believed to be Bahawalpur and Muridke, long suspected of housing LeT headquarters and training centers.
Lt. Gen. Ghai emphasized the precision and stealth of the mission, noting that the Indian forces achieved “total surprise,” suggesting the strikes were well-coordinated and caught Pakistani forces and militant networks off guard. He stated that the strikes were conducted without breaching Pakistani airspace, likely relying on long-range stand-off weapons such as BrahMos cruise missiles, SCALP missiles, and AASM Hammer bombs, possibly launched from Indian Air Force Rafale jets.
Ghai also noted that Pakistan’s reaction was “erratic and rattled,” implying disorganized or ineffective countermeasures. This characterization supports India’s narrative that the operation was successful and avoided escalation by focusing solely on militant targets rather than military or civilian infrastructure.
These strikes appear to be a direct response to escalating terrorist threats and ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC). By targeting specific camps deep inside Pakistani territory, India demonstrated both its growing military reach and its resolve to act unilaterally against cross-border terrorism.
The targeted sites included Bahawalpur and Muridke, alleged hubs of terrorist organizations Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba, respectively
The BrahMos Missile is development by INDIA, combining the P-800 Oniks cruise missile with Indian technology. It is a Supersonic Cruise Missile capable of being launched from various platforms, including land, sea, air, and submarines. The Missile has a range; when launched from Air, Land or sea platforms and can achieve speeds up to Mach 3, making it one of the Fastest Cruise Missiles Globally. The BrahMos missile has been in service and is used by the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force
The BrahMos Missile’s range and precision make it a significant asset in India’s military operations, allowing for targeted strikes on distant locations with high accuracy.